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39 German states formed a loose group called the German Confederation.
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Wilhelm I chose a conservative Junker named Otto Von Bismarck as his prime minister.
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Berlin rioters forced a constitutional convention to write up a liberal constitution for the kingdom, which paved the way for unification.
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Cavour secured military assistance from France if Austria attacked Sardinia. Cavour menuvered Austria into declaring war. As a result of this Austro-Sardinian War, Austria gave up Lombardy to Sardinia. Sardinia gave up Savoy and Nice to France.
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Liberal parlement refused to give Wilhelm I money for reforms that would double the strength of army.
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Prrussia and Austria went to war against Denmark. This quick victory increased national pride among Prussians.
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The Prussians win and gain territory.
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The remaining states of the North joined Northern Germany and Prussia completely dominated.
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The French declared war on Prussia.
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Prussia poured into France and captured Napolean III
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France accepted Prussian leadership